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IFP 2012 | Rio de Janeiro, BrazilWho should apply?

Any student interested in: human rights & human rights education front line NGOs in Rio the role of media in the human rights movement documentary practice new media youth media and any topical interest in Brazil

With skills in: any media production skills are valuable but you will have a chance to learn production skills.

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IFP 2012 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Possible internships and projects?

• We always try to match student’s particular interest with an appropriate local NGO.

• Most students in the Rio program have two, even three placements, so they also have a chance to work in the communities in media production.

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IFP 2012 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Types of work students will be doing:

Each year the Rio course is slightly different because students bring different skills and interests.

Major projects that involved small teams of students included:

youth media production in favela communities,

web development and research/writing for various human rights web portals,

media production for community television and radio, and documentary film production.

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IFP 2012 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Skills learned/applied?

Focus on media movements: Citizen journalism, digital inclusion, community radio and television, visual inclusion projects, new media and human rights web development, and youth media production.  

Media skills:produce media, help youth make media, evaluate media projects, and report on media developments.

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IFP 2012 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Themes/Research Possibilities?

•Human rights and media• Youth media• Human rights education projects• Strong interest or previous experience in Brazil• Documentary/media production skills•The X factor …

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IFP 2012 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Language requirements?Seriously studying Portuguese is a must requirement.  Student should be conversational in Portuguese by next summer or at least ready to become conversational during the course.

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IFP 2012 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Spring Course Requirement:

Global youth media

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IFP 2012 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Student living situation

Students have a choice of staying at a wonderful and affordable hotel or finding a furnished apartment. In 2010, the students started at the hotel and quickly found apartments, which they shared.

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IFP 2012 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Program Dates: June 1st (Wednesday) - July 29th (Friday)

Coordinator: Peter Lucas

Information Session:

Friday, Sep 30th, 5-6pm, Room A-701


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